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Pointe-Claire welcomes beehives on top of public library

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WATCH: There’s a new Queen Bee in town! Beehives have been installed on the roof of the Pointe-Claire public library to promote biodiversity in the city. Global's Gloria Henriquez reports – Jul 18, 2017

Beehives have been installed on the roof of the Pointe-Claire public library in an effort to promote biodiversity in the city.

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“These new residents will encourage the reproduction and survival of plants in our area,” said Pointe-Claire Morris Trudeau.

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“This is another action that promotes sustainable development for current and future generations.”

City officials explained the bees, which work within a radius of up to five kilometres, will most likely flock to Terra-Cotta Natural Park, where there is a wide variety of plants and flowers to pollinate.

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“Honeybees and humans live together easily and naturally,” the city wrote in a press release.

“In fact, bees usually pay little attention to humans, unless their hives are threatened. Bees prefer to focus on producing their honey.”

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The library is offering “a multitude of books” for anyone looking to learn more.

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Beehives have been installed on the roof of the Pointe-Claire public library, Tuesday, July 18, 2017. Gloria Henriquez/Global News

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